A doctor who graduated from Harvard University has revealed that drinking lemon water daily could be the secret to looking youthful.
Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, shares his experience and knowledge with his 505,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd).
He previously issued an urgent warning to people using plastic water bottles and heating up leftovers in takeaway containers, as the material is showing up in our brains, reports What’s The Jam.
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Now, the 42-year-old has revealed what happens to the body if lemon water is consumed for 30 days straight.
And it could be the secret to looking younger.
In the clip, which has racked up 30,000 views and hundreds of likes, he shares the effects.
“Lemons are packed with 30 different beneficial plant compounds,” the doctor, from California, US says.
“Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the best, as it has not gone through pasteurisation.
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“So it retains more nutrients.”
Dr Sethi explains that the natural acidity can help the body absorb minerals more efficiently, especially iron.
He adds: “They are also a great source of vitamin C, which supports collagen production, and is essential for healthy skin, joints and connective tissue.”
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The doctor says it’s simple to add lemon into your diet – simply squeeze a full lemon into a glass of water daily and enjoy.
Though, he has a warning for those with acid reflux.
He says: “Lemon water might actually make your symptoms worse because it is an acid.
“So best to avoid having it daily, or only use a small amount.”
